Sunday 8 November 2009

Arriving in Mexico for a different Halloween



Day of the Dead is serious business in Mexico, like Halloween they decorate everything with orange and black garlands, skulls and pumpkins. The festival lasts for two days, 1st & 2nd Nov, and is all about remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones past.


Everyone gets dressed up, Trick or Treat style, and its customary to give sweets and $.


This was taken on our first weekend, the charming restaurant owner insisted we took a picture with his new 'singing witch'. He gave Maudie a basket of sweets and we left giving him just $8 (for five courses + drinks!).

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